Sons of Orthodoxy: EU Austerity and a Russian-Greek Orthodox Alliance
The bitter fight that has been raging between the European Union and Greece has now extended for five long months. With the referendum on...
Putin-Mongering
If you spend some time listening to reputable news shows all across the West you will start to notice several recurring ‘interpretations’ that explain...
Stop faking your college applications
BANGKOK – Given the rapid rise of middle class in Asia and increasing aspiration of this generation to go to Ivy League or any...
A Divided Continent Plays Out a Greek Drama
Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic recently launched a book titled, “Europe of Sarajevo 100 Years Later: From WWI to www.” Only Prof. Anis, I think,...
European integration
According to the most optimistic comments, such as those who come from the German Chancellor and French President, Europe is a few days or...
Can Kazakhstan prove Huntington wrong?
Geography and politics undoubtedly conditioned Kazakhstan as a country. It is home to 140 ethnic groups and 17 religions in the intersection of different...
Through the eyes of a holocaust survivor
The independent news media is often silenced into submission with howls of ‘anti-Semitism’ whenever a writer criticises policies or tactics of the Israeli government....
The Foundation of Central Asia: Kazakhstan’s Journey from Past to Future
Of the five Central Asian states – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan – Kazakhstan was the last Soviet Republic to leave the USSR....
Turkish Geostrategy- trying to make sense?
The country seems to be in a category of its own. Perhaps its geographical position, making it a Balkan country in Europe, but also...
The Trans-Caspian Pipeline: Geopolitics Near and Abroad
Russia’s energy control appears to be soon coming to a halt as Caspian members, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, plan on gaining control over vital areas...